family days out

Families invited to enjoy Halloween fun at Foxton Locks

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Mark Lancaster

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October 14, 2026

Families looking for spooky days out this October are being encouraged to visit Foxton Locks, where a programme of themed activities will bring Halloween fun to one of Leicestershire’s most iconic waterside destinations. Throughout October half-term, the Canal & River Trust is hosting a series of Halloween craft sessions, alongside a spectacular Foxton Fright Fayre,…
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Discover a summer of family fun, wildlife and heritage at Foxton Locks

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Web Editor

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August 13, 2026

The Canal & River Trust is inviting visitors to make the most of the summer holidays by joining a programme of free and low-cost events at Foxton Locks, one of Leicestershire’s most unique historic destinations. The charity’s summer programme offers something for all ages, from wildlife-themed activities and nature discovery sessions to hands-on workshops and…
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Paddlers invited to explore historic Standedge waterways

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June 19, 2026

Visitors to the Huddersfield Narrow Canal are being given the chance to get out on the water as the Canal & River Trust launches a programme of paddlesport sessions at Standedge. The guided activities include canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding, allowing participants to explore one of the region’s most distinctive waterways under the supervision of qualified…
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